When we went out to cut our tree down last weekend, my vision was for a tall, well-branched tree with lots of room for ornaments. You know, one of those magazine-worthy trees. It was an accident that we channeled Charlie Brown when we picked the one we cut down! It’s been several years since my…
Hi, friends! If you are like me, you will be having a DIY Christmas! It’s a tradition for me to create a “theme” in my house, but I know that for some people it’s tough to know how to begin or where to find inspiration. For me, I always start with a color. I am still…
Well, Christmas is less than one month away, which for most us means we will start preparing for a busy week. The holidays are wonderful, but sometimes stress likes to creep in. It’s a time with a lot of expectation and memory-making, which can be great, but also a bit draining. For me, planning ahead…
Blueberry Pie. Yes, that is a complete sentence. This bit of deliciousness always makes an appearance on my holiday table. My kids (one in particular) absolutely love it. Of course, I am sure to have vanilla ice cream on hand, as it makes the warm pie simply perfect. The melted ice cream tastes oh-so-good. The…
It’s only been over the last several years that I have realized that the season for giving thanks can actually be a struggle. Finding thankfulness in hard times is a challenge for sure, but never an impossible one. With an eye towards a new life and new traditions, you will find your way! When I…
Hello, Friends! The holidays are just around the corner, and I am excited! With decorations already showing up in stores, it’s hard not to let my mind wander to holiday traditions and family. So, to get us started I am hosting the Handmade Holidays Challenge through the month of October! Each Wednesday in October, my…
I have a little confession to make: I think candy corn is just the cutest, but I think it tastes terrible! So, in light of the fact that I will not eat it, I decided to make up a Candy Corn Bunting so that I could enjoy it’s extreme cuteness in my house. And just…
Peach season is upon us! And one of our favorite family recipes is for Peaches and Cream Muffins. Ever since my kids were young, breakfast muffins have always been popular. Not only are they simple to make, but you can always double or triple your batch and freeze the excess. It makes busy mornings a…